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TOLOLWA MOLLEL'S

Mankind shall live forever!

Anthem of Life is an adaptation of South African Poet Laureate Mazisi Kunene’s Anthem of the Decades: A Zulu Epic. Adapted by Tololwa Mollel—a Tanzania-born, Edmonton-based playwright—and driven by a diverse creative team, the heart of Anthem is a Zulu creation myth. Share Anthem of Life with your students and explore​ the creation of humanity, debates and intrigues between goddesses and gods over whether to destroy or empower humans, and trials and triumphs humans undergo because of divine actions.​

Artwork by Lorraine Shulba

Bring Anthem to Life in Your Classroom This Black History Month

Learn from and celebrate the African and Black artists behind Anthem of Life—a visually stunning play from Alberta for Grades 3 to PhD!

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It's important to us that Anthem of Life is accessible, so we've done our best to balance affordability with paying livable wages. However, with the understanding that what is "affordable" is incredibly relative, we encourage you to contact us about alternative pricing if these experiences are out of your price range.

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Anthem of Life

$40 | $225

Per Class or School-Wide Access

Gain access to a 60-minute recording of Anthem of Life.

Anthem of Life +
Talkback

$150

Per Hour*

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Enhance your students’ experience with a live virtual Talkback with a member of Anthem of Life’s creative team!

Anthem of Life +
Artist Workshop

$250 - $650

Half- and Full-Day Options*

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Bring students behind the scenes with a Workshop led by an Anthem of Life artist, hosted in your very own classroom! Various Workshops are available, including Dance, Playwriting, and Acting.

*Note that these prices apply to single-artist Talkbacks/Workshops.

Please contact us for options and pricing regarding multi-artist experiences.

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Curricular Connections

Explore some of the possible curricular connections to be found in Anthem of Life, as well as its Artist Talkbacks and Workshops, below. If you’d like to delve into a connection that isn’t mentioned here, request a customization and our team will try our best to meet your classroom’s needs!

DEVELOP COMPETENCY IN COMMUNICATION SKILLS THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN AND EXPLORATION OF VARIOUS DRAMATIC DISCIPLINES.

Deliver Alberta's Drama 10, 20, and 30 curriculum by experiencing Anthem of Life's many dramatic disciplines.

Interested in teaching a specific skill, exploring a specific topic, or making a specific connection to curriculum? Try requesting a customized Anthem of Life experience!

Photos by Joselito Angeles

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